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July 10: Nairobi, Kenya – Lake Nakuru National Park

Before leaving Diani Beach, we had discussed a possible day-safari to Lake Nakuru National Park (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Nakuru) with Julius (JT Safaris). JT Safaris did not have anyone in the Nairobi area for July 10. However, Julius was able to arrange for an associate-company to … Continue reading

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June 28: Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park, Kenya

We noticed a subtle difference in our passenger load this morning as a smartly dressed young man climbed into the front passenger seat carrying his briefcase, walkie-talkie,… and an AK-47 Assault Rifle. Patrick introduced us to Samwell, our askari (an armed … Continue reading

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June 21: Ngorngoro Crater

It was a rare, luxuriously late start at 7:00 AM. Unfortunately, we didn’t wake up until 6:45 AM, and had to rush. For the first time in weeks, we didn’t wake spontaneously with the dawn, and we both slept through … Continue reading

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June 8: Game Drives in South Luangwa Nat’l Park

Up and ready to go before the sun is up, AGAIN; this is no way to treat a non-morning-person! We all pile into our Land Rover for our first game drive of the day. This took us throughout the section … Continue reading

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